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Federal cabotage enforcement has revoked approximately 300 B1 visas from Mexican national truck drivers across the Southern California corridor. Using ELD GPS data, without written guidelines, without a formal appeals process, and on the basis of an informal, unwritten "24-hour rule" that has no basis in published law. The result is a driver shortage threatening $49.5 billion in annual Otay Mesa ...

Subject: CBP Response to Trade Stakeholders Regarding Cabotage 1. Pedestrian Border Crossing for Drivers: Is it legally permissible for a driver to cross the border on foot? (Please indicate Yes or No). • Yes, in general, a driver with a B1/B2 visa can enter on foot as a tourist or for other B1 activities.

Notice: Enforcement of Trusted Traveler Program in the San Diego Field Office This serves as a formal notice regarding the proper utilization of lanes designated for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs). As stipulated in the Trusted Traveler Handbook, drivers possessing Free and Secure Trade (FAST) cards are not authorized to utilize SENTRI vehicle or ...

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Cientos de visas para conductores mexicanos han sido revocadas en los últimos días a lo largo de la frontera entre EE. UU. y México. Un mandato claro de la Secretaria de Estado ha provocado que se intensifiquen las revisiones de todas las regulaciones federales, con un enfoque importante en las reglas de cabotaje. Al cruzar los conductores están siendo cuestionandos y a su vez se les hace una ...

Hundreds of visas for Mexican drivers have been revoked in the past few days across the US Mexico border. A clear mandate from the Secretary of State has led enforcement efforts to escalate on all different federal regulations and a big focus has been placed on cabotage rules. Apparently, drivers are being scrutinized for past violations that can go back as long as three years. Just to point out ...

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) recently announced up to $20 million in funding for the 2026 Clean Air for All Grant Program.

The White House announced on April 2, 2026, significant new Section 232 measures affecting steel, aluminum, and copper. These changes took effect Monday, April 6, 2026, immediately following the holiday weekend, leaving limited time for importers to assess impact and take action.

The Otay Mesa Chamber held a very informative panel discussion -in Spanish- focused on how truck companies can prevent accidents, as well as what to do when an accident occurs and what your drivers should do at that moment.

The San Diego Air Pollution Control District has been evaluating an Indirect Source Rule (ISR) specifically aimed at warehouses, with a recommendation expected to reach their Board of Directors this spring. The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been an active part of a coalition advocating for innovative solutions that reduce pollution without stifling the economic activity these facilities ...